Artist Andy Warhol used bright, bold colors in his work. Complete these free printable coloring pages with the look and feel of a Warhol work of art. Combine a repeating flower pattern and bright color to create fun pop art inspired by the famous artist!
FLOWER POP ART FOR KIDS
POP ART FLOWERS
A Warhol art project is also a great way to explore mixed media art with kiddos of all ages. All you need are watercolors, a sheet of art paper, and oil pastels!
SUPPLIES:
- Flower coloring page
- Markers
- Watercolors
- Paintbrush
Don’t have these materials?
Have fun with oil pastels, crayons, or colored pencils too!
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Print out the free Warhol coloring page above.
STEP 2. Color the flower and the background different colors using the markers. Leave some blank.
STEP 3. Paint the remaining flowers and background with watercolor paint.
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MIXED MEDIA ART
Mixed media art involves mixing different creative mediums to create work that incorporates two or more art forms. Medium refers to the materials used to create the artwork.
Examples of mixed media; add a sculpture to your painting, or draw on top of photography prints. Mixed media is all about breaking the boundaries between different art forms.
American artist, Andy Warhol used a variety of media such as ink, watercolor, silkscreen, and spray paint in his artwork. Try your hand at mixed media with these free Warhol inspired coloring pages below.
What about mixing watercolor over markers, or acrylic paint and oil pastels. Mix and match to find new looks and designs! Suggested materials include watercolors, markers, crayons, oil pastels, acrylic paint, and pencils.
What Is Pop Art?
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, a cultural revolution was underway, led by activists, thinkers, and artists who wanted to change what they felt was a rigid society.
These artists began looking for inspiration and materials from their surroundings. They made art using everyday items, consumer goods, and media images. This movement was called Pop Art from the term Popular Culture.
Everyday objects and images from popular culture, such as advertisements, comic books, and consumer products characterize Pop Art.
One of the characteristics of Pop Art is its use of color. Pop Art is bright, bold, and very relatable! Learn more about color as part of the 7 elements of art.
Who is Andy Warhol?
American artist Andy Warhol was an artist, film director, and producer leading in the Pop Art movement.
Warhol would use commercial mass-produced images in his art. One example of this was a series on Campbell Soup cans. In one painting Warhol had two hundred Campbell’s soup cans repeated over and over. He also created pictures using silkscreen and lithography.
Warhol would use bold primary colors in his work, often straight from the can or the tube of paint. These bright colors offered the ability to grab attention quickly.
More famous Pop Art artists include Lichtenstein, Kusama, and Haring!
More Fun Art Activities
Check out the complete collection of famous artist activities here!
Printable Famous Artist Bundle
You’ll find each of our famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇 including tons of fantastic resources!
This bundle includes a variety of art packs to cover different areas of the art experience! Perfect for ages 5-12, with various activities to suit all age levels. Easy to use in the home or classroom.
PACKS INCLUDE:
- Famous Artists Project Pack with 25+ artists to explore past and present, including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples.
- Artists Challenge Pack: Various extra art projects, including a museum scavenger hunt and extras.
- 7 Elements of Art Pack: Learn about and explore the 7 elements of art with handy information, tips, and fun projects to try.
- Art and Playdough Pack: Make homemade playdough and use these art mats, featuring famous artists and simple information, with kids of all ages.
- Art Techniques Pack: Learn watercolor, collage, and printmaking techniques for your art projects. This pack is complete with information, tips, and activities to try!
